Main components of dental implants
Dental implants have several main components that work together to provide the best possible result when replacing missing teeth. These components are made of durable and safe materials so that the artificial tooth can be firmly attached to the jawbone without any problems.
Main components of dental implants
1. Dental implant (Implant Fixture)
- Materials This part is made of strong and durable materials such as titanium or ceramic that can be well attached to the jawbone.
- It is the part that is implanted into the jawbone and acts as a support for the artificial tooth that is used to replace the missing tooth. The process is called Osseointegration, where the jawbone is firmly attached to the artificial tooth implant.
- Characteristics: They are usually shaped like a screw or cylinder, which has threads to help them attach to the jawbone.
2. Abutment
- Materials This part is made of strong and durable materials such as titanium or ceramic that can be well attached to the jawbone.
- It is the part that is implanted into the jawbone and acts as a support for the artificial tooth that is used to replace the missing tooth. The process is called Osseointegration, where the jawbone is firmly attached to the artificial tooth implant.
- Characteristics: They are usually shaped like a screw or cylinder, which has threads to help them attach to the jawbone.
3. Crown
- Dental crowns are usually made of ceramic, porcelain, or composite materials that look like natural teeth, such as Zirconia, E-Max, or alloys.
- A dental crown is a replacement for a missing tooth that is used to chew food. The crown is attached to an abutment and looks like a natural tooth in both shape and color.
- Characteristics: Dental crowns are shaped like the missing tooth and are designed to fit the bite characteristics of each individual patient's mouth.
4. Bridge or Full Arch Prosthesis
- When a patient is missing several teeth or all of the teeth in the jaw, a bridge (also known as All on 4, All on 6) is a procedure that uses dental implants to support a full set of dentures.
- Description: A bridge is a denture that connects multiple teeth together by attaching them to dental implants that are placed in the jawbone.
The process and steps in making dental implants
- Diagnosis and treatment planning The dentist will analyze and plan the treatment using X-rays or CT scans to check the condition of the jawbone and the placement of dental implants.
- Dental implant surgery: Dental implants are placed in the jawbone. This procedure may require general or local anesthesia.
- Recovery and Osseointegration Dental implants require several months for the jawbone to grow and connect to the implant.
- Installation of abutments and crowns After the dental implants are fixed to the bone, the dentist will install the abutments and crowns in the next step.
Summarize
Dental implants consist of 3 main parts: the implant fixture that is embedded in the jawbone, the abutment that connects the implant to the artificial tooth, and the crown that replaces the missing tooth. The dentist will plan the treatment and select the materials used to manufacture each part to suit the usage, durability, and aesthetics so that the results look like natural teeth in each case.
